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The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is
seekinga high school student to serve on the council from July
2009 through June 2010. The EQAC student member will help make
decisions and recommendations that impact the county’s environmental
policies. Serving on EQAC is a great opportunity for growth and
hands-on education.

Applications are open to high school sophomores and juniors in good
standing. Home-schooled students also are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be postmarked by May 1.

EQAC’s primary function is to make recommendations to the Fairfax
County Board of Supervisors for improving the county’s efforts in
environmental protection and enhancement; these efforts serve to
support the board’s 20-year
environmental plan. During monthly meetings, many issues are
examined, such as hazardous materials, water and air quality, land use,
noise, solid waste, ecological resources, deer management, visual
pollution and light pollution. In addition, EQAC holds a public hearing
each year to obtain residents’ input on issues of environmental concern.
The council also submits an “Annual Report on the Environment” to the
board.

Applications are available from the science department chair, career
counselor or principal of public, private and parochial schools in
Fairfax County. Interested students also may contact Noel Kaplan, Fairfax
County Department of Planning and Zoning, at 703-324-1380, TTY 711, or
e-mail eqac@fairfaxcounty.gov. Information about EQAC and the student
member position is available online.